Meet Our Talented Team
Nick Gullo
Nick is a distinguished Black Belt under Jason Rau, who embarked on his Jiu-Jitsu journey at Serra Jiu-Jitsu. Nick's quest for knowledge led him to learn from the renowned John Danaher at Renzo Gracie Midtown, enriching his skills with diverse perspectives.
Having traveled the world for training and competition, Nick is not just a practitioner but a global explorer of Jiu-Jitsu. Competing up and down the east coast, he has become a household name in the local Jiu-Jitsu community.
Nick's true passion lies in instruction, where he brings a wealth of experience and insights gathered from various esteemed academies.
Dylan Garofalo
Meet Dylan Garofalo, a brown belt under Steven Kasten, starting his Jiu-Jitsu journey in 2019 at 10th Planet with a focus on No-Gi training, he has since branched off and taken on Gi instruction as well as No-Gi .
Currently, refining skills under Jason Rau and Nick Ronan, Dylan brings experience and victories in tournaments, Notably the Finishers Submission Only 170-pound championship.
Join Dylan at Monarch Academy, where passion meets expertise on the mats!
Jeremy Waite
Introducing Jeremy, an experienced Alliance Brown Belt with over 7 years of dedicated practice and competition experience.
Jeremy has achieved notable success in both GI and No-GI disciplines, securing medals at various IBJJF events and other prestigious tournaments. As a multiple-time medalist in Grappling Industries, NAGA, NewBreed, Pride, NJBJJF, Fuji, Men of War, and Goodfight Submission Only tournaments, Jeremy brings a wealth of skill and passion to the mat.
Join Jeremy in the pursuit of Jiu-Jitsu excellence!
Michael Sullivan
Meet Mike, a seasoned black belt under the guidance of Matt Serra and Jason Rau, boasting an impressive 11 years of grappling experience and 6 years of coaching expertise.
Mike brings a wealth of knowledge to the mat. With extensive experience in instructing and cornering in both grappling and mixed martial arts competitions, Mike is a valuable asset to the martial arts community.
Not only a skilled instructor, but Mike is also a gold medalist in multiple local tournaments and super fights, showcasing his prowess in the competitive arena.
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